Executive Chef

Delaware North at American Family Field; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Annual performance bonus based on role

Paid vacation days and holidays

Tuition/certification reimbursement

Friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary program for the Truss Club at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You’ll own a premium club kitchen with a focus on creativity, leadership, and impeccable dining standards.

You will oversee daily operations, develop the team, and partner with front-of-house to deliver a seamless guest experience during game days and events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a high-volume environment.
• Hands-on cooking skills and ability to lead by example during prep and service.
• Experience with premium food presentation and high-volume execution.
• Knowledge of menu development, costing, ordering, inventory, and labor management.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop culinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities during service.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and related OS.
• ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications required, or ability to obtain.
• Culinary degree or certificate preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and events.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations for Truss Club, ensuring exceptional quality, timing, and execution.
• Lead, develop, and coach the culinary team, including hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Lead menu planning and development for Truss Club in collaboration with stadium leadership.
• Ensure consistent execution of recipes, portions, preparation methods, and presentation standards.
• Oversee daily production, station setup, service flow, and post-event breakdown.
• Manage food and labor costs through scheduling, ordering, inventory control, waste reduction, and utilization.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen in compliance with standards.
• Monitor food quality during service and adjust in real time for guest experience.
• Partner with front-of-house leaders to deliver a seamless premium club experience.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume service

Menu development

Cost control

Team coaching

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Sportservice is searching for an Executive Chef to lead the culinary program for the new Truss Club at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You’ll take ownership of this premium club kitchen, bringing creativity, strong leadership, and attention to detail to every aspect of the dining experience.

From curated menus and elevated buffet presentations to action stations and specialty events, you’ll lead daily culinary operations and game-day execution while developing your team and maintaining exceptional standards for quality, consistency, and presentation. This is an ideal opportunity for a talented culinary leader ready to take the next step and make their mark on a new premium hospitality experience.

What we offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members’ personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What will you do?

• Lead all culinary operations for Truss Club, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, timing, and execution.
• Lead, develop, and coach the culinary team, including hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Lead menu planning and culinary development for Truss Club in collaboration with the stadium’s culinary leadership, including seasonal offerings, recipe development, and premium food presentations.
• Ensure consistent execution of recipes, portions, preparation methods, and presentation standards.
• Oversee daily production, preparation, station setup, service flow, and post-event breakdown.
• Manage food and labor costs through effective scheduling, ordering, inventory control, waste reduction, and product utilization.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen in compliance with company and health department standards.
• Monitor food quality and presentation during service, making real-time adjustments to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Partner with front-of-house leaders to deliver a seamless premium club experience.

More about you

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant, premium hospitality, club, hotel, catering, or sports and entertainment environment.
• Strong hands-on cooking skills with the ability to lead by example during prep and service
• Experience with premium food presentation and high-volume execution, including buffets, action stations, and special events
• Working knowledge of menu development, food costing, ordering, inventory, labor management, sanitation, and recipe standards.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop culinary teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt during service and events
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and related operating systems
• ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications required, or the ability to obtain them
• Culinary degree or certificate preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, game days, and special events

Shift details

Days
Evenings
Overnight
Holidays
Weekends